i have a Spyder since January.... i put sport headers on it and now it sings alto...I'm in love with it again and again every day... even more so when hear a 718 Boxster fart by...
The new four cylinder turbo Boxster/Caymans will never capture this same feeling. They can turn up the boost and make the numbers a little better, but you can't beat the experience of a big N/A Porsche flat 6 with one of the best manual gearboxes ever.
This may go down as the collector Boxster to have. I have a base 981 and can't wait for 718S prices to come down enough to do a trade, but with 265hp that should be understandable. This car, however, has the power and the sound. I think that 20-30 years from now these will be going for all the money.
Great vid mike. All positive and zero backstep. Hopefully, manufacturers are watching and listening. It's more about the driving experience rather than numbers. To us real "Apex addicts", you are our voice to the big names. You keep us alive.
man... I'd find it hard to decide between this and the gt4.... sure the gt4 would have slightly better lap times.... but living with it day to day, having the drop top and those looks..... not easy to decide.
Let's be real here...Porsche didnt do the door handles in cloth to save weight, it's just a throwback to the old race cars, grams of weight would make absolutely fuck all difference in performance.
Nice review and love the "end of an era" callout. I have 911 Targa GTS and Turbo S. My favorite one to drive, the most engaging is my Boxster Spyder. Porsche nailed the gestalt on this one.
I'm so happy to see you guys driving this car. Sadly it didnt really get much credit compared to the GT4 ... It was one of the really few cool cars I got to drive in my live and to me it was just pure passion
Thats why I bought an S2000. I can buy any new car off the lot if I want tons of torque, hell I can buy a Tesla if I want straight line performance. But the high revving engine, lightweight chassis, and good steering feel are timeless.
I've been looking for a fully loaded Boxster S, but finding one with all the performance options is tough. Might be worth the extra coin to just buy a Spyder.
my dream car I don't need a 911 even my 128i is too fast to have fun on the street. as I've gotten older I realized that the ultimate track weapon is not what you need that car has plenty of performance to have fun on the street and the top down just makes the experience better. I'm a swap my car out for the 128i convertible I make it the 135i to compensate for the weight or a 330i head on the 128i block.
I don't think so, fleet mileage standards are here to stay. That being said the new 718 engines do outperform the older engines in just about every way.
Awesome video. Unfortunately I totally agree about NA vs FI engines and how they make you feel, how they sound and how they drive fuel mileage be damned
Oh good question. No, I'd imagine the dampers themselves could be revalved. I just mean the system -- which is the X73 sport option on the GTS -- isn't driver-adjustable.
I love the end of an era comment, and at this point (2015/16) i don't think we had imagined the electric cars would be totally disrupting the industry... so definitively end of an era.... very soon ... vzzzzzzz sounds only. ;)
I love my Boxster Spyder. This review was great. Where was this shot btw? I saw Georgia dealership plate but that don't look like GA! Ah that's Big Island in Hawaii then?
nice to see some focus on the spyder....so much noise on the GT4 that i feel like this car if it had been released on its own would have gone down with much fanfare.
Was considering buying this, but the manual roof really put me off. Couldn't care less about a couple kilos of additional weight. I'd get it if this was a purely track focused car, although those are usually coupes anyway. I might even understand it being an optional extra, but ffs for this kind of $$$ don't expect me to get out of the car to put the freaking roof up or down...ridiculous.
981 boxster spyder. There will probably be a 718 boxster spyder and GT4 in 2-3 years, but it remains to be seen if it'll be turbocharged 4 or NA at this point. I own the (981) GT4 and it's simply the best car ever! Perfect size, sound, handling, clutch and shift feel, and you can put all the power down.
CTStyles31 great thing about cars, their performance can be quantified. would love to see some numbers to see how it stacks against the rest of the lineup and competition.
Completely agree but if you think about it, where do you go from here to get the same open top experience? Surely not the old Boxter S with it's smaller engine or the new 718 with a vastly different engine feel.
Well, that might explain why the music volume went up EVERY TIME he started revving... We're not here for the music or the talking, give us more engine sound!
Love the end of an era statement. Very emotional.
got goose bumps at that moment, man
Driving this car down twisty roads on a sunny day must be one of life's greatest pleasures.
I can vouch for that ! What sets it apart for me from even the GT4.
Can confirm!
i have a Spyder since January.... i put sport headers on it and now it sings alto...I'm in love with it again and again every day... even more so when hear a 718 Boxster fart by...
alexioflexio post a video that must sound godly
Oh god that sounds beautiful
It's insane that with all the attention the GT4 got this car basically got forgotten about.
I think also because it is harder to get, you can get a second hand but hard to find one that fits your preference
The new four cylinder turbo Boxster/Caymans will never capture this same feeling. They can turn up the boost and make the numbers a little better, but you can't beat the experience of a big N/A Porsche flat 6 with one of the best manual gearboxes ever.
This may go down as the collector Boxster to have. I have a base 981 and can't wait for 718S prices to come down enough to do a trade, but with 265hp that should be understandable. This car, however, has the power and the sound. I think that 20-30 years from now these will be going for all the money.
People who still don't respect the boxster as a great sportscar are more about image than about the joy of driving.
Just discovered that Porsche was making this, and I'm so happy about it!!! What a beautiful, raw, epic machine. I can't wait to see one in person!
Nice little piece guys and a lovely car
Thanks. A fond farewell to a great driving experience that's getting rarer and rarer.
+Ricardo Figuerzpp
Great video! And a gorgeous looking and sounding car.
Great vid mike. All positive and zero backstep. Hopefully, manufacturers are watching and listening. It's more about the driving experience rather than numbers. To us real "Apex addicts", you are our voice to the big names. You keep us alive.
Wow, great production value, music, and spinelli even got a haircut?! /DRIVE you guys are really stepping up your game.
Great review, great music. Cant wait for more. Welcome back to youtube, your most vocal and appreciative audience.
Ross M Glad to be back!
man... I'd find it hard to decide between this and the gt4.... sure the gt4 would have slightly better lap times.... but living with it day to day, having the drop top and those looks..... not easy to decide.
Richard Basford GT4 for track, Spyder for street :D
lol valid!
Richard Basford spyder for the street, gt3 for the track!
depends where you live.
gt4 without the wing would be perfect.
I want this car so bad
me too.....
The music in the video is: radiance - alex arcoleo
great review - enjoy your videos Mr. Spinelli
Yep, flat torque curve is better for performance and often fuel economy, but a linearly increasing torque curve feels great
Pickle312 nah mad boost. best feeling ever
Let's be real here...Porsche didnt do the door handles in cloth to save weight, it's just a throwback to the old race cars, grams of weight would make absolutely fuck all difference in performance.
Fucking beautiful from the back
Nice review and love the "end of an era" callout. I have 911 Targa GTS and Turbo S. My favorite one to drive, the most engaging is my Boxster Spyder. Porsche nailed the gestalt on this one.
This is one of the best Porsche's I ever drove. Fantastic car, fantastic...
Always great when you go behind the wheel for speak about car ;-)
I'm so happy to see you guys driving this car. Sadly it didnt really get much credit compared to the GT4 ...
It was one of the really few cool cars I got to drive in my live and to me it was just pure passion
Learnt something new! The revving up to redline with continuous power, thanks!
I own a GT4 and after this video I want a spyder so bad! I love the spyder styling!
best youtube car review I've seen this year.
Goosebumps! Amazing work guys!
like the music
Love the way you reviewed the car and that scenery! Where is it?
Thats why I bought an S2000. I can buy any new car off the lot if I want tons of torque, hell I can buy a Tesla if I want straight line performance. But the high revving engine, lightweight chassis, and good steering feel are timeless.
I've been looking for a fully loaded Boxster S, but finding one with all the performance options is tough. Might be worth the extra coin to just buy a Spyder.
Man i miss mikes show, seems like a down to earth dude.
I love this car. 😍😍 that sound gets me everytime.
Best Porsche I’ve ever owned. ❤
Fantastic car Epic location and what is that music?
What is the song playing throughout the video?
best spyder review. thanks mike i enjoyed that.
Electrics will most likely outperform them in the future. If you need the sound, you'll have to get if from your sound system.
I love what porsche is doing here, except for the door handles. To be manual only is brave and proves how confident they are with this car.
great video guys!
my dream car I don't need a 911 even my 128i is too fast to have fun on the street. as I've gotten older I realized that the ultimate track weapon is not what you need that car has plenty of performance to have fun on the street and the top down just makes the experience better. I'm a swap my car out for the 128i convertible I make it the 135i to compensate for the weight or a 330i head on the 128i block.
Very nice car. Very good review.
good job spinelli!
So if I'm 19 today I'll probably never drive a car of the manual / atmospheric era, GREAT, THERE GO MY DREAMS
Don't worry, it goes in cycles, now it's fashionable to go to turbos, it'll come around.
Institoris Institoris that's a good way to think about it
Etienne yes there is still time. I believe the car enthusiast community is growing.
I don't think so, fleet mileage standards are here to stay. That being said the new 718 engines do outperform the older engines in just about every way.
just buy a classical car.
Ay Mike's back!
How'd you guys get to shooting a Porsche on the Big Island? Thanks for repping!! brb... joyriding up Kohala Mountain road!
Jeff Mori Such a beautiful place. Mahalo!
what the name of the background music playing?
This car is a dream!!
great Video
Great video!
Awesome video. Unfortunately I totally agree about NA vs FI engines and how they make you feel, how they sound and how they drive fuel mileage be damned
Beautiful review :)
The best Boxster ever.
So have they stopped production of the Spyder? What about the GT4? It seems like they only made the GT4 for a year and the Spyder for a couple months.
Good god! What a car! What a sound! What a road! Definitely car porn. Long live the NA flat 6 and long live the manual gearbox. Thanks Mike!
Fuck !!! Love your style bro !!! Awesome video
So the dampers have a static tune? They aren't adjustable at all, like a single adjustable rebound valve?
Oh good question. No, I'd imagine the dampers themselves could be revalved. I just mean the system -- which is the X73 sport option on the GTS -- isn't driver-adjustable.
No PASM TO SAVE WEIGHT
Is that the big Island of Hawaii because it really does look like it
Dustin Spencer - exactly my thought... looks like the Kohala Coast
Gorgeous! Mahalos!
Part of me still wants to see Spinelli's hair flop around by the draft created from the Boxster Spyder
I love the end of an era comment, and at this point (2015/16) i don't think we had imagined the electric cars would be totally disrupting the industry... so definitively end of an era.... very soon ... vzzzzzzz sounds only. ;)
I love my Boxster Spyder. This review was great. Where was this shot btw? I saw Georgia dealership plate but that don't look like GA! Ah that's Big Island in Hawaii then?
Yep. Porsche brought a few to the Big Island for a product launch.
omg i miss it so much
End of an era indeed :(
Is the spider the only one with the back design?
but not today. Thanks Mike.
Dat burbling backfire doe...
Great production. What road is that?
David Battle Kohala Mountain road and Waikii Ranch road on the Big Island of Hawaii!
Jeff Mori Thanks for that info. The Georgia plates didn't help trying to find that out. Haha.
nice to see some focus on the spyder....so much noise on the GT4 that i feel like this car if it had been released on its own would have gone down with much fanfare.
Whats the name of the backing track ?
Great car
Was considering buying this, but the manual roof really put me off. Couldn't care less about a couple kilos of additional weight. I'd get it if this was a purely track focused car, although those are usually coupes anyway. I might even understand it being an optional extra, but ffs for this kind of $$$ don't expect me to get out of the car to put the freaking roof up or down...ridiculous.
what a cool ride, even more the music , can anyone past over the tracklist?
what is the technical name for this car? 718 boxster spyder?
981 boxster spyder. There will probably be a 718 boxster spyder and GT4 in 2-3 years, but it remains to be seen if it'll be turbocharged 4 or NA at this point. I own the (981) GT4 and it's simply the best car ever! Perfect size, sound, handling, clutch and shift feel, and you can put all the power down.
cool song.
how many wait this car ?
Nice haircut, New man
very impressive visuals
Does anyone know the intro song? thanks
What road is that? Is it in Georgia?
Well that was useless.
What's it like to drive? how does it handle corners? Does it brake well? Is it quick to accelerate?
AluminumHaste It's a 100 k porsche, what do you think?
CTStyles31 great thing about cars, their performance can be quantified. would love to see some numbers to see how it stacks against the rest of the lineup and competition.
I think this car is more about the experience than lap times and 0-60, similar to the 911 R.
Sure, but that doesn't mean you ignore the performance metrics. He didn't even talk much about the car itself aside from a cursory overview.
I'm actually amazed it's only 66 pounds lighter
It is almost too big sacrifice for only 66 pounds if you think about it
Completely agree but if you think about it, where do you go from here to get the same open top experience? Surely not the old Boxter S with it's smaller engine or the new 718 with a vastly different engine feel.
NA flat 6 ftw!
Mike Spinelli, grow your hair back please.
Chris Sorreda agreed!!
Song name?
I want one so bad 😭
Take the next TT Spyder with tune
... but not today...
so the cayman and the boxster are the same car, just one is drop top i see
is christer harris (editor of this video) just a play on the real chris harris?
Nope, there's another Chris Harris on the production crew. A CANADIAN one!
/DRIVE does he say sorry every time he drifts?
Well, that might explain why the music volume went up EVERY TIME he started revving... We're not here for the music or the talking, give us more engine sound!
Music name?
Darude - Sandstorm
atascatorDAOC 😂
this is basically a baby GT4 lol a convertible GT4
porsche is the best car...!!!
Long hair Spinelli needs to drive this car, not this short haired poseur... 😉😝
boxtser 'spyder'😒
first
I'd rather have a GTS. Obsolete!
I hate that ugly hunchback design of the Boxster Spyder
Well you’re just stupid af
the car is too girly, he is trying hard to make it look better
but he is failing to do so, it's always a chick car
You sure, you do not like this car? I only ask, because you do not look that manly either on that pic...
i am 21,i didn't grow any beard.but i didn't like this car,911 is awesome car instead of this!